Shalin Patel is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Vibe Restaurants, a multi-brand company operating over 125 Little Caesars, Wingstop, and Whataburger locations. His expertise lies in finance and scaling business operations, a journey he began at age 25. He is a graduate of the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.
Born in Kenya and now calling Houston home, Shalin is a family man who enjoys traveling the world with his wife and son. An avid foodie and athlete, he plays soccer, basketball, and various racket sports. He is also passionate about giving back by mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs in the restaurant industry.
At just 25, Shalin started his franchise empire with a single restaurant, which has since grown to over 125 locations across multiple states.
Shalin Patel
Member at Buena Vista Angels
United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Franchise Scaling
He grew his company from a single restaurant at age 25 to over 125 multi-brand locations, demonstrating a deep understanding of scaling franchise operations.
Restaurant Finance
His partners identify his core strength as accounting and finance, which is essential for managing a large, multi-state restaurant portfolio.
Entrepreneurship
As a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), he is passionate about his own journey and actively mentors others starting in the restaurant space.
Media Appearances
Shalin Patel – Vibe Restaurants Team Profile. Featured in Vibe Restaurants
Work History
12-2021
Member at Buena Vista Angels
8-2021
Member at EO Houston Chapter
Partner at Vibe Restaurants
Education
Education details unavailable from The University of Texas at Austin
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Location : United States
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Designation : Member at Buena Vista Angels
